Interview w/ Trevor of Swinglow
Having trouble finding a good local band or venue that will allow you to do more than bob up and down like a buoy?! Hurdcore.com is bringing the music to the people, we offer a glimpse into the background and mind of Graham, Washington based hardcore band Swinglow. Our thanks to Trevor of Swinglow for taking the time to share with us.
HC What inspired the name of your band?
SL i kinda just picked it out of a list of names our drummer made and i really liked it so we kept it haha.
HC When did your band go from the dream stage to actually putting tracks down and going on the road?
SL well we started jamming and making music back in april of last year but didn’t really start playing shows till October and since we’ve been playing shows off and on and recorded an ep.
HC How would you describe your musical style?
SL i personally would call us hardcore with a mix of melodic and metal influences.
HC Where are you at currently in terms of writing and/or releasing an album?
SL well we just released an ep about a month ago and we will start recording another short demo in june as for a full length we would like to starting writing for that by the end of summer as for releasing i honestly have no idea.
HC Where can those interested best connect with you to find out about news, releases and tours?
SL um definitely www.myspace.com/swinglowsucks 
HC From the concept of your band, the makeup of its members and the lyrics of your songs, would you say that there is a prominent theme (i.e. religious, political, philosophical, etc)?
SL yes i guess would say the theme is simply music that is glorifying to god and nothing less.
HC Where are you currently grabbing inspiration and/or frustration from and how has this been affecting your music?
SL from worship songs, sermons at my church and personal experiences.
HC What have been some of the most important lessons for you as struggling-artists?
SL i guess we’ve learned lately not to rush things especially when it comes to getting new songs ready its better to go at your own pace and see how things play out.
HC Are there any favorite/funny/scary memories from your current tour that you’d like to share?
SL so far we’ve played only one out of state show in waldport oregon and it was interesting but no great stories to tell yet.
HC What has been your favorite tour stop so far? What new foods have you discovered (scary or good)?
SL since we havn’t had a tour yet i wouldn’t know haha
HC What has been the most challenging part of taking your band public?
SL i guess just finding time to fit show’s,practices,ect into all of our busy schedule for the last 6 months this has been our main problem.
HC Any words of encouragement for aspiring bands?
SL i would just stick with it as long as possible you never know what could come of it!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
:: 05/15/09
@ Studio 7 – Seattle, WA
5PM, $8adv/$10doors
Aschemia CD Release Show w/ As For The Dead, Sanctity In Silence, SWINGLOW, more TBA
:: 06/14/09
@ The Viaduct – Tacoma, WA
5412 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98409
w/ Swinglow, Earth From Above & Dear Life
Tags: Christian, Hardcore, Maple Valley